exoskeleton

by Andreas Hemmerle, Fraunhofer IWU edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Exoskeletons assist movement and can significantly boost strength. Another increasingly important application is in rehabilitation and therapy. Credit: Fraunhofer IWU Hand mobility is often impaired after tendon injuries or as a result of strokes. In therapy, exoskeletons increasingly serve to support recovery. These devices

by Northern Arizona University edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan   Different exoskeleton configurations operating on OpenExo’s software and electrical architecture. C) Combined hip-and-ankle exoskeleton, D) Elbow exoskeleton with the motor mount Bowden-cable transmission highlighted to emphasize the flexibility of the belt-to-motor interface design, which is just the inverted interface utilized for the ankles. Credit: Jack